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Also known as Michael Bolotin

American singer-songwriter

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Michael Bolton is an American singer, songwriter, and film producer who began his professional career in 1975. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1953, he performs as a tenor and plays the guitar. His musical work spans the pop rock genre, with releases on RCA Records, Columbia Records, and Concord Records. He has received several honors, including the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Grammy Awards.

Bolton’s artistic influences include Otis Redding, Ray Charles, Steve Winwood, and the Four Tops. He is a citizen of the United States and practices Judaism. In addition to his music, he has worked in the acting department. His notable works include *The Soul of it All* and *Go the Distance Sheet Music*.

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Person · Open Library

Works
12

Top works

  • Bioboxics
  • El Secreto del Reino Perdido
  • Go the Distance Sheet Music
  • The Soul of it All
  • Printout geography

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Film & TV

Acting · New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Michael Bolotin, known professionally as Michael Bolton, is an American singer and songwriter. Bolton originally performed in the hard rock and heavy metal genres from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s, both on his early solo albums and those he recorded as the frontman of the band Blackjack. He has sold more than 75 million records, and recorded eight top 10 albums and two number-one singles on…

Known for

  • Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music — Self2025
  • The Fabulous Four — Michael Bolton2024
  • Knuckles — Wade Whipple's Singing Voice (voice) (uncredited)2024
  • The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration — Self2023
  • Clone High — Michael Bolton (voice)2023
  • American Song Contest — Self2022
  • Sherri — Self - Guest2022
  • The Celebrity Dating Game — Self - Host2021
  • Die Giovanni Zarrella Show — Self2021
  • Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens — Kevin2020

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1953
americaneasy listening soundtracks and musicalspoppop rock

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
761,944
Total plays
7,252,081

Tags

popsoft rocksoulmale vocalistsrock

Michael Bolton (born Michael Bolotin on February 26, 1953), is an American singer-songwriter, best known for his soft rock ballads and powerful vocals, characterized by his wide vocal range and deep, husky vocal tone. He was born in New Haven, Connecticut. His achievements include selling 53 million albums, eight top ten albums, two number one singles on the Billboard charts, and awards from both the American Music Awards and Grammy Awards. Michael Bolton had an extensive <a href="https://www.

via Last.fm · Michael Bolton

Key facts

Born
Michael Bolotin , ( 1953-02-26 ) February 26, 1953 (age 73) , New Haven, Connecticut , U.S.
Genres
Pop rock soft rock blue-eyed soul hard rock (early)
Occupations
Singer songwriter musician
Instruments
Vocals guitar piano
Years active
1975–present
Labels
RCA Columbia Jive Concord Universal Motown
Formerly of
Blackjack
Website
michaelbolton .com

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Encyclopedic overview

Michael Bolotin (born February 26, 1953), known professionally as Michael Bolton, is an American singer and songwriter. Bolton performed in the hard rock and heavy metal music genres from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s, both on his early solo albums and those he recorded as the frontman of the band Blackjack. His early career also saw him as a successful songwriter, co-writing hits like "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" for Laura Branigan, which he later recorded as a solo single.

Bolton achieved peak recognition as a pop ballad singer in the late 1980s and early 1990s with collaborations with songwriters like Diane Warren and Desmond Child. During that time, he covered such songs as Otis Redding's "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" and Percy Sledge's "When a Man Loves a Woman". Despite his commercial success in the adult contemporary genre, Bolton faced criticism for being derivative. In 2000, he faced a controversial legal battle with the Isley Brothers over plagiarism, which resulted in a substantial financial settlement.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Michael Bolton” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

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